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BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Friday it had reached an agreement on the 2025 budget and stimulus package for Europe’s largest economy, easing months of wrangling that had threatened to topple Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left coalition.Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats and leaders of the Free Democrats and Greens agreed on the plan, which includes boosting defense spending and promoting affordable housing, after marathon talks that stretched into the early hours of Friday. Scholz said his cabinet would formally approve the plan at a cabinet meeting later this month.By balancing security, social cohesion and economic growth, Scholz…

Andrew and Tristan Tate can now travel within the EU. But why this unexpected turn of events? The brothers, accused of human trafficking and rape, were stranded in Romania. How did they get here? They were initially held in police custody from December 2022 to April 2023. They were then placed under house arrest until August, after which their movements within Romania were restricted. Now a court in Bucharest has lifted the restrictions within the EU. Their lawyers call it a major victory. But what does this mean for their case? Will they be able to clear their names? Tate…

On 2 July, the WHO Office for Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare in Athens, in collaboration with the WHO European Headquarters for Mental Health, will present for consultation new quality standards to improve the quality of child and adolescent mental health care. The standards have been developed in collaboration with the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition and with the support of the Greek Government.Why quality standards are needed for child and adolescent mental health careGlobally, child and adolescent mental health is a key priority. One in seven adolescents will experience a mental illness and suicide is the fourth leading cause…

ELECOM, the Japanese electronics manufacturer known for inventing the world’s first oval mouse in 1988, has launched a new device that combines an AC charger and a mobile battery to create a highly versatile power station.The DE-AC08-5000 is ultra-portable, with a slim design that easily fits into a small bag or pouch. It comes with both a 5,000mAh battery and plug, and supports USB Power Delivery 20W, so you can quickly charge your smartphone and never run out of battery unexpectedly.ELECOM claims that the battery can charge a typical 1,800mAh smartphone approximately 1.6 times and a 3,000mAh smartphone approximately 0.9…

Private investors withdrew 10.2 billion euros from euro-denominated property funds in the 12 months to April amid warnings that falling valuations could put pressure on liquidity for property products. The redemptions mark a sharp turnaround from the past 12 months, when funds attracted inflows of about 2 billion euros, according to data compiled by Morningstar.Total net assets held by open-end and exchange-traded funds fell below 163 billion euros last month, the lowest level since August 2019. The data came days after the European Central Bank warned that a downturn in commercial property markets could pose challenges for real estate investment…

UK business travel associations and industry bodies are keen to engage with the newly elected Labour government following Labour’s landslide victory in Thursday’s (4 July) general election. Scott Davies, CEO of the Institute of Travel Management (ITM), said in a statement: “We hope that responsible business travel will be recognised and supported by the new government as a key catalyst for economic prosperity and as a direct and indirect employer of hundreds of thousands of UK nationals.”Responding, Clive Ratten, CEO of the Business Travel Association, said: “As the new government comes into power, we urge ministers to work together to…

With Labour’s landslide victory declared, Sir Keir Starmer took to the stage to celebrate, promising that “change starts now”. Nowhere is this more desperately needed than in our health. With his Prime Ministership, Sir Keir inherited a country commonly referred to as the “Fat Man of Europe” because two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Cancer treatment is 20 years behind the rest of the continent and the number of people too ill to work is at a record high. Stretched to its limits, the NHS has around 7.6 million people waiting for treatment, according to figures from May, and…

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SkyCell, a Swiss-based pharmaceutical technology company, has closed a $116 million Series D funding round. The investment will be used to expand SkyCell’s global footprint, with a focus on growth in the US and Asia. SkyCell combines IP-protected, temperature-controlled containers, software, and big data analytics to secure the pharmaceutical supply chain. Every month, SkyCell containers are used to protect more than USD 2.5 billion of pharmaceutical products, including hundreds of millions of doses of vaccines, cancer drugs, diabetes medications, and diagnostic solutions for patients around the world. The company’s platform, SkyMind, streamlines shipping and asset management through automation and real-time…

The European Energy Efficiency Financing Alliance was launched today by European Commissioner Kadri Simson, in the presence of Philippe Henry, Vice-President of the Walloon Government and Minister for Climate, Energy, Infrastructure and Mobility, on behalf of the Belgian Presidency, and Thomas Estris, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). On this occasion, the Commission reiterated the importance of mobilizing private investment and market penetration for energy efficiency and strengthening cooperation between the various actors to achieve this. This new initiative brings together EU countries, financial institutions and the European Commission at the highest level to develop a long-term and viable…